The narcotics were incinerated on Tuesday at the AIC Kapsowar Mission Hospital facility under the supervision of judicial officials, in an exercise aimed at ensuring that the seized drugs were disposed of in accordance with the law.
The destruction followed an order issued by the Iten Law Courts on October 30, 2026, after Vincent Odhiambo was convicted of trafficking in narcotic drugs.
Odhiambo was subsequently sentenced to 10 years in prison, with a fine of 24 million shillings as an alternative.
The exercise was presided over by Senior Principal Magistrate Gladys Adhiambo of the Iten Law Courts and commenced at 8:20am before concluding at 10:20am.
It brought together members of the Elgeyo Marakwet County Security Team, the Marakwet West Sub-County Security Team, representatives of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), public health officials and senior police officers.
The involvement of the various agencies was intended to guarantee transparency, accountability and compliance with legal and environmental requirements during the destruction process.
The operation comes amid intensified government efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks, disrupt the supply of illicit substances and bring those involved in the trade to justice.
Authorities have repeatedly raised concern over the spread of narcotics, warning that drug abuse and trafficking pose a threat to public safety, community stability and the country’s social and economic development.
Young people remain particularly vulnerable to the effects of substance abuse, prompting calls for stronger enforcement measures alongside public education, rehabilitation and community-based prevention initiatives.
